Thank you for joining us on September 28 for
Sail Fest 2025
Sail Fest 2025
Sail Fest was a great success and a fun party!
We welcomed 129 guests to the fabulous Sailhouse patio on a night that felt like the last hurrah of summer.
Here are some highlights:
We welcomed 129 guests to the fabulous Sailhouse patio on a night that felt like the last hurrah of summer.
Here are some highlights:
• Caitlin Brady brought all the energy as emcee, leading us through the night.
• Alex Martin kicked off the performances with a sassy tap number that got the crowd roaring with applause.
• Teen Repertory dancers wowed the crowd with their technique in a lovely contemporary piece choreographed by faculty, Elisabeth Jeffrey.
• Laura Aronoff jumped in at the last minute with a cheeky dance that thrilled the audience.
• Kiana Davalos, Brianna Luciano, and Kayla Yumi finished on a high note with a high-energy hip hop performance the crowd loved.
• Ken Reedy spoke about his work with people with disabilities and the importance of participation in the arts to help people feel like they belong. We could not agree more!
• The live auctions were bustling – and the gold confetti tosses were a crowd favorite.
• Guests enjoyed tarot readings by Tarot Mystic during the cocktail hour and spirit tasting by Grape Expectations all night long.
• We wrapped up the night with guests taking to the dance floor and enjoying the night sky along the Hudson River.
• Alex Martin kicked off the performances with a sassy tap number that got the crowd roaring with applause.
• Teen Repertory dancers wowed the crowd with their technique in a lovely contemporary piece choreographed by faculty, Elisabeth Jeffrey.
• Laura Aronoff jumped in at the last minute with a cheeky dance that thrilled the audience.
• Kiana Davalos, Brianna Luciano, and Kayla Yumi finished on a high note with a high-energy hip hop performance the crowd loved.
• Ken Reedy spoke about his work with people with disabilities and the importance of participation in the arts to help people feel like they belong. We could not agree more!
• The live auctions were bustling – and the gold confetti tosses were a crowd favorite.
• Guests enjoyed tarot readings by Tarot Mystic during the cocktail hour and spirit tasting by Grape Expectations all night long.
• We wrapped up the night with guests taking to the dance floor and enjoying the night sky along the Hudson River.
But this night was more than a great party.
We also raised crucial funds:
We also raised crucial funds:
• $3600 for inclusive dance practice
• $2525 for the financial aid fund
• $2495 for general programming
• $2525 for the financial aid fund
• $2495 for general programming
Together, we make a difference. See you next year at the Fest!
Thank you to everyone who made this night possible!
Planning committee members and volunteers:
Larah Alami, Pam Barkley, Matt Bernstein, Gabriela Bost, Michelle Boyar, Garth Brunner, Tamsyn Bulmer, Annie Cauthren, Leah Curry, Inara de Leon, Lisa DiCarlucci, Christyna Faulkner, Caroline Hargreaves, Molly Holcomb, Sandy Kellogg, Jennifer Lobato-Church, Emily Metzner, Ryan Murray, Antonia Nikitenko, Gina Paolillo, Emily Pritchett, Liz Rice, Alicia Santocki, Nicole Schneider, Katie Scully, Madhavi Shah, Wendy Talio, Joan Tang, Jessica Wichser
Sponsors, auction donors, and partners:
Lisa DiCarlucci, Michael Horgan, Nathan and Allison Scherich,
Fuel Hub, Grape Expectations, Hair on the Hudson, Holston Jewelers, Hudson River Eye Care, Josie’s International School of Dance, Kent Miller Photography, KevsMills Tutoring, Kristin Halliday, MadeByRK, oak+ivy, Ona, Purple Ostrich, Repertoire Dance Shop, RiverArts, Savvy Sips, Sebastian’s Barber Shop, Tarot Mystic, The Aligned Path, The Sailhouse, The Tapp, The Tarrytown Dental (Kevin Jong, DMD), Tompkins Community Bank, Wine at Five, Quality High
Planning committee members and volunteers:
Larah Alami, Pam Barkley, Matt Bernstein, Gabriela Bost, Michelle Boyar, Garth Brunner, Tamsyn Bulmer, Annie Cauthren, Leah Curry, Inara de Leon, Lisa DiCarlucci, Christyna Faulkner, Caroline Hargreaves, Molly Holcomb, Sandy Kellogg, Jennifer Lobato-Church, Emily Metzner, Ryan Murray, Antonia Nikitenko, Gina Paolillo, Emily Pritchett, Liz Rice, Alicia Santocki, Nicole Schneider, Katie Scully, Madhavi Shah, Wendy Talio, Joan Tang, Jessica Wichser
Sponsors, auction donors, and partners:
Lisa DiCarlucci, Michael Horgan, Nathan and Allison Scherich,
Fuel Hub, Grape Expectations, Hair on the Hudson, Holston Jewelers, Hudson River Eye Care, Josie’s International School of Dance, Kent Miller Photography, KevsMills Tutoring, Kristin Halliday, MadeByRK, oak+ivy, Ona, Purple Ostrich, Repertoire Dance Shop, RiverArts, Savvy Sips, Sebastian’s Barber Shop, Tarot Mystic, The Aligned Path, The Sailhouse, The Tapp, The Tarrytown Dental (Kevin Jong, DMD), Tompkins Community Bank, Wine at Five, Quality High
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Special thank you to our 10th season sponsors: The Sailhouse and Kent Miller Photography. |
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RDA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization - all donations are tax deductible.